Eugene and Dan Levy to Host 2024 Emmys, Rock Legend Greg Kihn Dead at 75, Comedian Victoria Jackson Diagnosed with Terminal Cancer, Former Great White Frontman Jack Russell Dies at 63
From the LifeMinute.tv Team
August 16, 2024
Father-son duo Eugene Levy and Dan Levy to host 2024 Emmy Awards
The actor/comedian duo, who are both Emmy winners themselves, will lead the award show side by side live on Sunday, September 15. Best known for their starring roles alongside each other in the hit series Schitt's Creek, the Levy’s will become the first ever father-son pairing to host the award show in its 76th year.
Rock Legend Greg Kihn dies at 75 after battling Alzheimer's disease
Best known for his hit songs "Jeopardy" and "The Breakup Song," musician Greg Kihn has died at 75 years old. His passing was confirmed on his website where he has been eulogized, writing “He was not merely a musician but a cultural phenomenon whose influence will resonate for generations to come.” His career extended beyond the music scene in many ways as well, publishing 6 novels, a variety of short stories, raising money for charity, and becoming a beloved radio show host throughout the course of his career.
SNL alumni Victoria Jackson reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Jackson has been filming a series of cancer updates on her Instagram as of recent, keeping fans and followers closely in the loop on her journey. The actress/comedian announced the terminal diagnosis in a nearly 8-minute long Instagram video, sharing the details of the inoperable tumor doctors found in her windpipe. Jackson first revealed her diagnosis with breast cancer back in 2016.
Jack Russell, former frontman of Great White, dies at 63
The news of Russell’s passing was revealed on his Instagram Thursday night, writing “Jack is loved and remembered for his sense of humor, exceptional zest for life, and unshakable contribution to rock and roll where his legacy will forever thrive.” While a cause of death has yet to be confirmed, the musician’s passing comes just one month after he revealed his diagnosis with Lewy Body Dementia and Multiple System Atrophy.
In today’s birthday news:
TV personality Kathie Lee Gifford 71, singer James ‘J.T.’ Taylor 71, filmmaker James Cameron 70, actress Angela Bassett 66, singer/songwriter Madonna 66, actor Timothy Hutton 64, actor Steve Carell 62, singer Vanessa Carlton 44, actress Rumer Willis 36.